August 3, 2016

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Purple Rose of Sharon blossom

Awesome Purple Rose of SharonThis gorgeous lady was blooming at our local zoo, in their garden area. She obligingly posed for me. I loved this color against the background of orange flowers.

 

Co-joined Rudbeckia Flower

Co-joined Rudbeckia Flower - FasciationI found this unusual beauty in my flower garden mixed in with the rest of the typical rudbeckia blooms.

 

Gold and white golf balls with gold ribbon

Craft Ideas Using Golf BallsThis is a page about craft ideas using golf balls. When these game balls get dented or torn, they can be upcycled in creative ways.

 

drying shells and bag of crushed shells

Save Egg Shells for Planting TomatoesTo prevent blossom rot, I put a handful of egg shells in the hole with the tomato plant when setting them. This gives the tomatoes calcium and it works.

 

Questions

photo of a snake on wood chips

What Kind of Snake Is This?I found this snake at work in Palmetto Bluff in SC. The area is surrounded by woods and water. I believe it was non poisonous and possibly a garden snake. It had long dark stripes down its body.

 

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Getting Rid of Tiny White Biting Spiders?I have tiny white biting spiders. How do I get rid of them?

 

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Replacement Hose for George Foreman Grill?Where can I get a replacement gas supply hose for my model GP100SIL George Foreman outdoor gas grill?

 

plant with very dark green leaves and orange flowers atop long stems

What Is This Houseplant? (Calathea crocata)We received this plant as a gift, but the only label states that it's from Dobbies and that it's a 'potted houseplant'. We've checked the Dobbies website, and had a good google to try and find a name, but can't seem to find it?

 

black and white dog on couch

What Breed Is My Dog?We found him as a puppy on the streets. We don't know his breed, but he's extremely smart, affectionate, very energetic and friendly with other animals. The vet said he is most likely a Border Collie mix with a smaller terrier. He's about 25 to 30 pounds. He has little black dots throughout his white coating.

 

brown bug on plastic lid

Bed Bug Or No?I was laying in my bed, when I saw something crawling inside my pillowcase (like on the opening). I immediately smashed it and a grey tint and back stuff came out. But I've been on every website and it seems to me that it's a bed bug.

 

small gas mower with grass catcher bag

Year and Value of Lawnmower?Could anyone tell me the year and value of this Yard-Man, model 1040-5?

 

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